R Vishaal

Albert Tuti Patriots have been the team to beat in the ongoing Tamil Nadu Premier League. The Dinesh Karthik-led side have all but sealed a place in the playoffs of the competition after their six-wicket win over Lyca Kovai Kings at the ICL Ground on Thursday night.

The 22-year-old Anirudh, who played a pivotal part in Hyderabad’s run to the quarterfinals during the last Ranji Trophy season, was included in the TNCA City XI for the upcoming Buchi Babu tournament.

Ruby Trichy Warriors made in two-in-a-row as they beat defending champions Chepauk Super Gillies by 31 runs in their Tamil Nadu Premier League 3 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Saturday.

Though there was speculation about limited-overs skipper Vijay Shankar becoming the captain in the longer format as well, the selectors went for the experienced Abhinav who took the team to the semifinals last year. Baba Indrajith was named his deputy.

Shahrukh Khan's (59, 6x4, 2x6) innings coupled with impressive show by the bowlers helped Lyca Kovai Kings register a 53-run win over Chepauk Super Gillies in their TNPL-3 clash at the IC Ground in Tirunelveli on Thursday.

The players draft for the third edition of Tamil Nadu Premier League held here on Thursday went as per the script. The most prominent T20 players from the state — Dinesh Karthik, Vijay Shankar and Washington Sundar — were lapped up by franchises in the opening round of the draft.